South Dakota Politics blog finds evidence that the principal media in that state have previously undisclosed, cozy - one might say, incestuous - connections to Tom Daschle.

But times and information source alternatives have changed since Senator Daschle last went before the voters six years ago. In particular, the internet - and blogs - now provide significant means around a captive media of the sort suggested by South Dakota Politics. It will be interesting to see if bloggers and other modern information alternatives can direct some clear sunlight on South Dakota's senior senator this time, notwithstanding any foggy-cozy relationship he may enjoy with the old media in the Sunshine State.